Cotton men's shirts exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia exported cotton men's shirts worth $13.6 million (314 tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.6M | 314 t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 526 t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 496 t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 554 t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 663 t |
| 2019 | $29.9M | 967 t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 623 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 58 t |
Where Ethiopia exports cotton men's shirts to
United States alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.9M | 95% |
| Canada | $401K | 3% |
| Spain | $198K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $29K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $15K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Panama | $6K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Bolivia | $3K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.19 per kg, 25% above the world average of $34.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia cotton men's shirts exports (HS 6205.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's shirts exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported cotton men's shirts worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 314 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton men's shirts from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 95% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Canada (3%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $43.19 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $34.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cotton men's shirts from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 851%. The peak was 2019 at $29.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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